Animal removal and flue clean-out in The Roads
Approve the removal or the cap within 72 hours of your free inspection and 10% comes off.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What people notice before animal removal
- Chirping or chattering in the flue
- A missing or crooked chimney cap
- A torn screen on the cap
- An animal loose in the fireplace room
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Animal removal that follows the rules
Leave droppings and nest material alone
Droppings, feathers or nest material in the firebox are signs worth describing, but not worth handling. Leave them where they are. They help us identify the animal, and cleaning them up belongs to the clean-out once the flue is empty.
If material is spreading into the room, cover it loosely and keep the area closed off. Do not sweep or vacuum dry droppings with household equipment. We bag them with the rest of the debris and haul them away when the work is done.
Letting an animal leave on its own
For some animals, the kindest and simplest route is to let them leave by themselves and stop them coming back. A one-way exit at the top does this. FWC guidance describes the approach for bats, and similar devices are used for some other species.
Whether it fits your chimney depends on the animal, whether young are present and the timing the rules set. We explain the option when it applies. The top is closed permanently only after the flue is confirmed empty.
Setting the scope for an animal job in The Roads
No two animal jobs in The Roads are the same, because the animal, the chimney and the timing all differ. The scope starts from what we find, not from a fixed package.
We list identification, removal or exclusion where it is ours, clean-out, repairs and the cap as separate items. If a wildlife professional is needed, the scope says so. Anything that changes once work starts is agreed with you before it is added. You pay for the steps you approved and no others.
Booking animal removal work in The Roads
The visit to your home in The Roads begins with a free inspection. From it, you get an estimate that separates the removal, the clean-out, any repairs and the cap.
Book any of those within 72 hours of the free inspection and 10% comes off that item. The hours are counted from your own inspection. If part of the plan has to wait for the animal, we explain how the timing works for the steps you approve now. Ask us to confirm the figures before you choose.
What is and is not part of animal removal
- Identification of the animal in the flue
- Crown gaps sealed at the top
- Timing explained for protected species
- Remains removed if an animal died
Chimney animal removal questions, answered plainly
What if a bird falls into my fireplace?
Keep people and pets away and do not try to raise it. For young swifts, USFWS advises contacting a migratory bird rehabilitator. Tell us, so we can plan the clean-out for when the birds have gone.
Where does a removed animal go afterward?
Florida's nuisance wildlife rule limits where a caught animal may be released, and some species may not be moved at all. We explain what will happen to the animal before any removal starts.
What should I do if an animal gets into the house?
Close off the room, keep people and pets out and open an outside door or window from that room if there is one. Do not try to catch it. Our 24/7 emergency line is there if you cannot contain it.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo